POSITION PURPOSE
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for validating the physician order, documenting the patient history, positioning, and imaging of patients.  The Technologist works closely with the Radiologist and the Mammography team to produce high quality diagnostic images in accordance with the department protocols.  The Mammography Technologists assists the Radiologist with the performance of diagnostic and interventional procedures; performs a variety of technical procedures which require independent judgment, with integrity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education: 

Completion of a JCERT  accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEC in two year period) and other ARRT requirements

Maintain 15 Continuing Education credits (CEC) in Mammography within a 3-year period.

Experience: 

Two years' experience as a Radiologic Technologist is preferred

Certification/Licensure:

Registered Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Registered Mammography Technologist by ARRT or registry-eligible and must achieve Mammography-certification within six months of hire

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required by the hospital

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must know methods of exposure to obtain clearly defined images and to set up and operate equipment with a focus on ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Must be very conscientious and detail oriented person with excellent communication skills and demonstrate excellent customer service skills to deal effectively with patients, and various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program.

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